Development & Gift Officer

WELL/BEINGS is seeking a relationship-driven, mission-aligned fundraising professional to join our growing development team as Development & Gift Officer. This role is central to building and sustaining the individual donor relationships that power our work — from mid-level giving to major gift cultivation and stewardship.

• Reports to: Executive Director
• Development Employment Status: Full Time; Exempt (40 hours/week)
• Location: Hybrid - expected to be in-office 1-2 days per week 
• Compensation: $80,000-$95,000, commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

• Individual Giving & Donor Relations
• • Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level and major donors, with responsibility for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for donors and prospects, providing a high-touch, personalized experience
  • Conduct prospect research on giving history, capacity, and areas of interest to inform outreach strategy
  • Develop and execute targeted donor communications, including personal outreach, impact updates, and tailored asks in collaboration with the ED
  • Track and follow up on outstanding pledges, board dues, and open invoices
• Annual Campaigns & Events
• • Lead the execution of annual giving campaigns in partnership with the ED and marketing
  • Support the annual gala and other fundraising events, including auction partnerships, donor invitations, and event-day logistics
  • Manage end-of-year fundraising strategy and implementation
  • Attend donor-facing events and community activities to strengthen relationships and identify new prospects

• Gift Processing & Data Management
• • Oversee gift processing: prepare donation reports, send acknowledgement letters, and reconcile donations with the Operations Manager
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date donor records in Funraise (CRM), ensuring all communications, gifts, and engagements are logged
  • Track development metrics and contribute data to fundraising impact reporting
• Development Administration
• • Maintain development calendar, tracking proposal deadlines, reporting due dates, board meetings, and campaigns
  • Manage file organization and documentation in Google Drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on individual giving and donor stewardship
• Demonstrated success managing a donor portfolio and closing gifts
• Experience with Funraise, Salesforce, or a comparable CRM
• Comfortable working with tools including Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, Canva, and Microsoft Office
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to write compelling donor correspondence and speak confidently with major donors
• High degree of discretion, professionalism, and relationship instinct
• Based in the New York Metropolitan Area; comfortable in a hybrid environment with occasional evenings and travel (approx. 6–8 weeks/year)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan